Nonprofit Audit and Accounting Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Arvada (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan available

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Nonprofit Audit and Accounting Manager to lead engagements for a diverse nonprofit portfolio in the Denver area. You will supervise staff, oversee audit work papers, and ensure high-quality financial reporting and Form 990 compliance.

This leadership role emphasizes client relationships, process improvements, and strategic oversight within a mission-driven environment, with a mostly remote hybrid schedule and a 30–35 hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Public accounting management experience or controller-level leadership experience.
• Strong nonprofit accounting and auditing expertise.
• Experience preparing and reviewing Form 990 filings.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting regulations and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, and developing staff.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, sorting, tables, and data analysis.
• Experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft-based business applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead nonprofit audit engagements and oversee the preparation of audit work papers.
• Review accounting records, financial reports, and client deliverables for quality and accuracy.
• Prepare and review Form 990 filings and support nonprofit compliance requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and train accounting and bookkeeping team members.
• Monitor engagement timelines and ensure client deadlines are met.
• Develop and improve reporting packages, workflow processes, and operational efficiencies.
• Support proposal development and client relationship management activities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to nonprofit clients and organizational leadership.

Skills

Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Form 990 filings

QuickBooks

Nonprofit accounting

Audit management

Staff supervision & mentorship

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nonprofit Audit and Accounting Manager

Overview

Our client is seeking a Nonprofit Audit and Accounting Manager to provide leadership, technical oversight, and client service support for a growing portfolio of nonprofit organizations. This Nonprofit Audit and Accounting Manager will play a key role in managing client engagements, supervising staff, improving operational processes, and ensuring high-quality audit and accounting services for several mission-driven organizations.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced nonprofit accounting professional who is ready to transition from primarily technical execution into a broader leadership role focused on team development, client relationships, and strategic oversight.

Position Highlights

• Approximately $100,000 annual salary
• Mostly remote hybrid schedule
• 30 to 35-hour workweek
• Monday through Friday schedule
• Leadership opportunity with significant influence on firm operations and client service
• Mission-driven environment serving nonprofit organizations
• 401(k) plan available

Key Responsibilities

The Nonprofit Audit and Accounting Manager will:

• Lead nonprofit audit engagements and oversee the preparation of audit work papers.
• Review accounting records, financial reports, and client deliverables for quality and accuracy.
• Prepare and review Form 990 filings and support nonprofit compliance requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and train accounting and bookkeeping team members.
• Monitor engagement timelines and ensure client deadlines are met.
• Develop and improve reporting packages, workflow processes, and operational efficiencies.
• Support proposal development and client relationship management activities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to nonprofit clients and organizational leadership.

Required Qualifications

To be successful as a Nonprofit Audit and Accounting Manager, candidates should possess:

• Public accounting management experience or controller-level leadership experience.
• Strong nonprofit accounting and auditing expertise.
• Experience preparing and reviewing Form 990 filings.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting regulations and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, and developing staff.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, sorting, tables, and data analysis.
• Experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft-based business applications.

Preferred Experience

• Experience serving 501(c)(3) organizations.
• Background supporting faith-based, religious, or mission-driven organizations.
• Ability to balance technical accounting expertise with client-facing leadership responsibilities.
• Experience implementing process improvements and operational enhancements.

Work Environment & Culture

This Nonprofit Audit and Accounting Manager position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of nonprofit organizations dedicated to meaningful community and global impact. The environment emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, professional growth, and strong work-life balance.

The organization values individuals who enjoy developing staff, building client relationships, and contributing to a mission-driven culture. Candidates should be comfortable working with a client base that includes faith-based and religious nonprofit organizations.

Location & Schedule

• Greater Denver Area
• Hybrid and primarily remote work environment
• Occasional in-person client meetings in the Denver area
• Monday through Friday
• Approximately 30 to 35 hours per week

Why Consider This Nonprofit Audit and Accounting Manager Opportunity?

• Lead engagements for several nonprofit clients.
• Enjoy exceptional work-life balance with a reduced-hour schedule.
• Influence accounting, audit, and reporting processes across the organization.
• Develop and mentor a growing accounting team.
• Work in a flexible, mostly remote environment.
• Make a meaningful impact serving mission-driven organizations.

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